For our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary, we visited the renowned inn "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so," quietly nestled in Izu Nagaoka, to cherish our time together. Since we were traveling with our dog, check-in was done in our room, and we were guided by a staff member...
...Sanyo-so, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka: A renowned inn where Japanese architecture and garden beauty have woven together history and elegance over time -1-
Nestled in the tranquil foothills of Izu-Nagaoka, and enveloped in a vast 3,000-tsubo (approximately 10,000 square meter) Japanese garden, lies "Izu-Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so." A renowned inn steeped in history and unwavering prestige, where the stay itself becomes the centerpiece of the journey. A perfect place to celebrate your 14th wedding anniversary, your ivory anniversary...
...Hakone, Lake Ashi: Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko - A blissful breakfast overlooking Lake Ashi on a clear autumn day.
A beautiful autumn morning awaits at Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko. A refreshing breeze sweeps across the hilltop, rustling the leaves of the trees and gently caressing your cheek, giving you the feeling that a "special morning" is about to begin. Stepping out onto the hotel's entrance...
...Celebrate your birthday with a creative autumn French dinner at "French Restaurant Parterre" in Hakone/Lake Ashi!
This year's birthday trip was a trip to Hakone Ashinoko Lake with my beloved dog, Chocolat, to enjoy the autumn foliage. We chose Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko, a dog-friendly hot spring inn with a panoramic view of Lake Ashi from a hilltop. Spending time in the tranquility surrounded by mountains and the lake was incredibly relaxing for both mind and body...
...Hakone/Lake Ashinoko "Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko" - To the Sky Hot Spring, a large public bath overlooking Lake Ashi.
Nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Ashi is the adult-only retreat, "Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko." For this year's birthday trip, I chose this premium hot spring inn where I could spend time with my beloved dog, Chocolat, and where every room has a private open-air bath. Holding the bath basket provided in the room, I told Chocolat, "I'll be right back...".
...Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko in Hakone offers dog-friendly rooms with private open-air baths in a traditional Japanese style.
Perched on a hill overlooking Lake Ashi, Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko is known as a particularly high-quality adult hot spring resort within the Hotel Mori no Kaze group, operated by Nippon House Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. The hotel features various styles of accommodations...
...Izu-Shuzenji "Kizuna Plus" Hot Spring Inn for Enjoying Time with Your Dog ④ - Japanese Breakfast & Check-out Edition -
A refreshing morning begins with soft sunlight streaming in and birdsong chirping. Waking up at "Shuzenji Kizuna+" in Izu completely soothes away the fatigue of travel, providing a truly invigorating moment. Breakfast, like dinner, is served in our room, and we requested it for 8 AM...
...Izu-Shuzenji "Kizuna Plus" Hot Spring Inn for Enjoying a Trip with Your Dog ③ ~Luxurious Kaiseki Dinner as a 5th Anniversary Appreciation Event~
As dusk begins to fall and Shuzenji is enveloped in silence, the soft lights of Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" begin to flicker, preparing the anticipation for the meal to come. The dishes, enjoyed while surrendering to the tranquil scenery, are the main course of this trip...
...Izu-Shuzenji "Kizuna Plus" Hot Spring Inn for Enjoying Time with Your Dog ② ~Indoor and Outdoor Dog Runs & Footbath Edition~
Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" is a dog-first inn designed with the time spent with your beloved dog as the top priority. The grounds include a vast outdoor dog run for dogs to enjoy, an indoor dog run where they can play regardless of the weather, and even separate footbaths for both people and dogs...
...Izu-Shuzenji "Kizuna Plus" Hot Spring Inn for Enjoying a Trip with Your Dog ① - Check-in & Guest Room
Located in the heart of the Izu Peninsula, Shuzenji is a historic hot spring town. I recently stayed at "Shuzenji Kizuna+", a dog-friendly inn situated in a prime location within walking distance of the town's central bamboo grove path. I had previously stayed there with my dog...
...Hakone Gora "Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu" Dining Shunsai Kura Buffet-style Breakfast
Awaken to the soft light streaming in through the window at Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu Ayakan, a tranquil hot spring inn in Hakone Gora. Enjoy a blissful morning bath in your room's open-air bath, feeling the pleasant breeze. From the new building "Ayakan" to the main building's 1st floor...
...Pairing with a special dinner at the Shunsai Kura dining room at Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu in Gora, Hakone.
A stay at Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu Ayakan, a hot spring inn that harmonizes with the nature of Hakone Gora. This evening, we'll enjoy a special summer dinner course at the Shunsai Kura restaurant in the main building. We'll leave our dog, Chocolat, in the room while we head to the main building...
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